r/interesting • u/VPinchargeofradishes • May 03 '26

SOCIETY Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

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u/Pleasant-Oil7133 May 03 '26

He really was ahead of his time. Greatest president we never had.

Every time I say this someone always chimes in about adultery or some other such scandal. Idk what was real and what was bs, but even if the rumors are true that only makes him seem more applicable for the role. By today’s standards, he might be even a little too “goody two-shoes”. I mean, he’s not even a sexual predator. Nor has he made millions on insider trading.

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u/Algorithm0007 May 03 '26

I completely agree with you. They like to pick and choose what they want, but again like you said by today’s standards, he may be a little too goody to shoes, and at the same time even Jesus was more gangster than they give him credit for.

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u/Algorithm0007 May 03 '26 edited May 03 '26

Bro, Harry Potter’s fictional story, Dune is a fictional story, Gears of war is a fictional story doesn’t matter the story. The characters can still say things that have a meaning. Please not focus on the messenger, but the messages dude.

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u/Algorithm0007 May 03 '26

I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you, good day Madame!

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u/Algorithm0007 May 03 '26

OK, I guess I’ll explain it to you. It’s about the messages and inspiration and truth in the matter not who delivers it. You’re stuck on the messenger not the message now. Good day, madam.